Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Munich, Bavaria
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Since 1935
TDK Electronics is a Munich, Bavaria-based company founded in 1935 and operating in Germany, with more than 100,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue above $10 billion. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and plumbing-hardware industries. Its products include passive components, sensors, and magnetic technology. In 2026 the company announced it would acquire Fabric8Labs, Inc. to accelerate its data center initiatives.
TDK Electronics at a glance
Revenue
$10B+
Est. band
Employees
100,000+
Founded
1935
Headquarters
Munich, Bavaria
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
5069
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Medical
Plumbing & Hardware
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
5069
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Germany · Hong Kong S.A.R. · Brazil · India
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from TDK Electronics.
What this tells a buyer
Customs records show 5,069 shipments associated with the company, with origins spanning 15 countries including Germany, Hong Kong S.A.R., Brazil, Japan, and China.
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications, and its product range covers sensors, electronics, and thermal management components.
Its records list Japan and China among its manufacturing locations, and in 2026 it reported plans to ramp up production of electronic components for AI servers.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
91 years in operation (founded 1935).
5,069 US import shipments on record.
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
TDK Electronics is a Munich, Bavaria-based company founded in 1935 and operating in Germany, with more than 100,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue above $10 billion. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and plumbing-hardware industries. Its products include passive components, sensors, and magnetic technology. In 2026 the company announced it would acquire Fabric8Labs, Inc. to accelerate its data center initiatives.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1935 |
Headquarters | Munich, Bavaria |
Employees | 100,000+ |
Revenue | $10B+ (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What TDK Electronics makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications, and its product range covers sensors, electronics, and thermal management components.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Electronics, Interior, Glass, Sensor, Thermal Management, Transmission, Aluminum, Emissions (source: tdk.com).
Certifications
TDK Electronics is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
Trade and customs footprint
Customs records show 5,069 shipments associated with the company, with origins spanning 15 countries including Germany, Hong Kong S.A.R., Brazil, Japan, and China. US customs bill-of-lading records list 5069 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · Hong Kong S.A.R. · Brazil · India.
Latest developments
2026-10-30 — TDK to make strategic investments in Japan to expand its high-performance magnetic sensors business for Physical AI | TDK (tdk.com)
2026-09-29 — TDK and TAIYO YUDEN enter into a memorandum of understanding to explore business alliance | TDK (tdk.com)
2026-09-14 — TDK to ramp up production of electronic components for AI servers - Nikkei Asia (nikkei.com)
2026-08-18 — TDK acquires assets from OQmented to advance AR display technologies | TDK (tdk.com)
2026-06-10 — TDK to acquire Fabric8Labs, Inc. to accelerate data center initiatives | TDK (tdk.com)
2026-06-01 — TDK drives the growth of sensor business with new factory in Japan | TDK (tdk.com)
Facilities
TDK Electronics is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria. Public sources also reference these locations:
Company details
Its records list Japan and China among its manufacturing locations, and in 2026 it reported plans to ramp up production of electronic components for AI servers. TDK Electronics was founded in 1935, has an estimated 100,000+ employees, and is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 91 years in operation (founded 1935). 5,069 US import shipments on record. Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does TDK Electronics make?
TDK Electronics is a Munich, Bavaria-based company founded in 1935 and operating in Germany, with more than 100,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue above $10 billion. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and plumbing-hardware industries. Its products include passive components, sensors, and magnetic technology. In 2026 the company announced it would acquire Fabric8Labs, Inc. to accelerate its data center initiatives.
Where is TDK Electronics headquartered?
TDK Electronics is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria.
When was TDK Electronics founded?
TDK Electronics was founded in 1935.
How big is TDK Electronics?
TDK Electronics has an estimated 100,000+ employees, with revenue in the $10B+ range (estimated).
What certifications does TDK Electronics hold?
TDK Electronics lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does TDK Electronics import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 5069 inbound shipments for TDK Electronics, with top origins including Germany · Hong Kong S.A.R. · Brazil · India.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+81 367-78-1000
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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